Sea Level Rise on the Carolina Coast

The Croatan Group shares an interactive tool developed by the Southern Environmental Law Center on Our Changing Coast. The tool allows you to visualize rising sea levels, the impact to existing superfund sites and wetlands, and it measures "social vulnerability," the factors like low income that make it difficult for some Southern communities to escape an imminent storm, or move out of flood-prone areas. 

 Dangers of PFAS: Read the full report here

Natural gas pipeline density higher overall in more vulnerable US counties

 Read the NC State University Report

Victory on Badin Lake prevents Alcoa from discharging additonal pollutants. Full details on the DEQ action here.

Thank you to everyone who submitted written comments.

The Haw River flows 110 miles from headwater springs in the eastern edge of Forsyth County down to Chatham County where it meets the Deep River to become the Cape Fear River.  The Haw flows through Guilford, Rockingham, Alamance, Orange and Chatham counties, and is fed by tributaries in Caswell, Durham and western Wake counties as well. The watershed encompasses about 1700 square mile

NC Climate Risk Assessment and Resilience Plan

Be a Part of the Central Piedmont Sierra Club Conservation Committee

Would you like to help shape the environmental agenda for the Charlotte Mecklenburg region, our state and our nation? What about becoming active in environmental education, projects and programs? If so, you’ll want to join and become active in the Central Piedmont Conservation and Advocacy Committee. Contact Central Piedmont Group Chair Gerry Kingsley: gerry_kingsley@yahoo.com

Conservation/Advocacy Committee Mission:

1. Monitor environmental issues at the local, state and national level;
2. Advocate for laws and regulations to protect the environment;
3. Monitor enforcement of environmental laws and regulations;
4. Educate our members and the community on conservation issues; and
5. Support the mission and guiding principles of the Sierra Club

Central Piedmont Group is part of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Climate Leaders Group. The work of the organization includes the Strategic Energy Action Plan (SEAP), the Mecklenburg County Commissioners Clean Energy Resolution and the Charlotte Mecklenburg School System Solar Initiative.  

Sierra Club Program Topics and Resources

Whether online or in person, our programs support Conservation Goals.

Ecology Gardening with Daniel Jacobowitz. Watch the Recording to learn how to make your yard a better place! 

Volunteer Fair for Park and Trail Work - Options for Individual Service
    Watch the Recording

Beyond Recycling: The 7 Rs of Waste Reduction:
Mecklenburg County educators Maitri Meyer and Walker Spruill gave a great presentation and shared these resources:

     Download the Recording of the Program  
     Recycling 101: a PowerPoint and video explain how to Recycle Right!
     Wipeoutwaste.com - Mecklenburg County's website for all things recycling
     Recycling Center video
     Envision Charlotte's Plastic Lab PPE initiatve: find out how you can help
     PBS Frontline Documentary: Plastic Wars
     Contact Mecklenburg County Solid Waste if you have questions or would like to schedule Beyond Recycling or Recycle Right! for your HOA or organization.

Western North Carolina Group's Online Program about the Nantahala/Pisgah Forests Revision Plan. Watch this recording to find out why supporting the forests is so important: bit.ly/FacebookLiveShortLink

Western North Carolina Group's Online Wildflowers Program: https://www.facebook.com/sierraclubnc/videos/886922381779363/

Queens Park - A Proposed Central Park for Charlotte Attendees enjoyed learning about the potential for a public resource. View meeting folllow up here and read about the plan's current status